Chemical Operator Rotating Shifts - Niagara Falls, NY

Kerry•City of Niagara Falls, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator maintains operating control of an assigned production unit and appropriately commits company resources. The role supports the Niagara Falls manufacturing site, which produces organic salts, including propionates and acetates, for pharmaceutical, food, feed, and technical industries. The site is a fully automated manufacturing facility serving applications such as food preservation, antibiotic formulation, dialysis treatment, and energy production. The position is onsite at 400 47th St., Niagara Falls, NY 14304. The hourly pay rate is $37.48. The rotating schedule consists of two weeks on days (5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) and two weeks on nights (5:30 p.m.–5:30 a.m.). For each two-week period, the schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, followed by Wednesday and Thursday; the switch between days and nights follows a three-day weekend.

Requirements

Chemical Operator experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic English and math skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to climb mezzanine stairs to access process equipment and computer interface points, lift loads up to 50 pounds, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs regularly; reach with hands and arms frequently; and stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.
Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear and communicate verbally.

Nice To Haves

Prior chemical plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete assignments safely and in an orderly manner, with minimal supervision or instructions.
Handle and use products and materials, and operate process equipment to manufacture products to specification.
Receive, store, and load products and materials, and perform housekeeping and other work needed to support plant operations.
Load finished products.
Monitor unit operations and perform standard tests to verify product compliance with specifications.
Set up, test, service, or repair process equipment in support of plant operations.
Analyze problems and troubleshoot to resolve them.
Maintain working knowledge of workplace materials and processes.
Communicate as needed with other operators and the unit manager.
Use materials and equipment in ways that avoid damage, lost production, and waste.
Perform other duties as assigned.